Christian Care Empowers Masvingo Youth Through Detergent-Making Workshop
A vibrant youth empowerment initiative unfolded in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, as Christian Care, in partnership with Magnificent International Arts (MIA), successfully hosted a detergent-making workshop combined with a youth development meeting.
The event brought together young people from various churches under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, including the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe, Methodist Church, Lutheran Church, and the United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ). The strong participation reflected growing unity among churches in advancing youth empowerment programmes.
During the hands-on training session, participants gained practical knowledge in producing liquid detergent, petroleum jelly (Vaseline), and disinfectant bleach (Domestos). These skills are expected to help young people meet household needs while also creating opportunities for income generation.
The workshop focused on promoting self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and active youth involvement in community development, equipping participants with tools to improve their livelihoods and contribute positively to society.
Speaking at the event, Christian Care Masvingo Regional Chairperson, Mr. Tawanda Mudzimba, applauded the youths for their enthusiasm and encouraged them to utilize the knowledge gained:
“Our goal is to empower young people with practical skills that can transform their lives and enable them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.”
Magnificent International Arts (MIA) Regional Chairperson, Daisy Razidane, highlighted the importance of collaboration in reaching and empowering more youths:
“Partnerships like these allow us to expand opportunities for young people, nurturing their talents and promoting economic empowerment.”
🏛️ Formation of Masvingo Urban Youth Committee
A key outcome of the gathering was the establishment of the Masvingo Urban Christian Care Youth Committee, a leadership structure tasked with coordinating youth programmes at district level.
Newly elected Chairperson, Volyn Denga, expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in the team and pledged commitment to serving the youth:
“We are dedicated to promoting unity among churches and ensuring that empowerment programmes reach more young people.”
Vice Chairperson, Ilet Hove, also emphasized inclusivity and growth:
“Our mission is to ensure that every young person is involved and empowered through skills training, mentorship, and spiritual development.”
📋 Masvingo Urban Christian Care Youth Committee
Chairperson: Volyn Denga
Vice Chairperson: Ilet Hove
Secretary: Kays Nhema
Vice Secretary: Innocent Sithole
Committee Members:
Shylet Madoya, Sheilah Banda, Loveness Timire, Tatenda Chavingira, Tiffany Musonza, Ivainashe Nhongo
🌍 Looking Ahead
The successful workshop marks an important milestone in youth empowerment efforts in Masvingo, with expectations that more training programmes and development initiatives will be introduced to benefit young people across the region.
